How to sign swell in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingertips of both hands next to each other in front of you with your hands pointing forward. Then move both hands to the side, away from each other.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of swell

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of swell

End of Sign

Final Frame of swell

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for swell
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for swell
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

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